UGA basketball star thanks students, fans for support

Posted: Tuesday, March 18, 2003

To all University of Georgia students and fans of Georgia basketball:

I am writing to express my gratitude for the overwhelming support that I, personally, and the team have received in recent days. The hundreds of e-mails and calls have certainly boosted my spirits in these trying times. I have passed along many of those words of support to my teammates.

We've all been stunned and angered by the sudden end to our season. Very few things in life can approach the pain we've felt this week. But it has also left me with some unfinished business with you, the fans of Georgia basketball.

In the three years I've been at Georgia, the support has reached an unbelievable level. Right now, I think our fans and the atmosphere at our home games are as good as, or better than, those of any school on our schedule. And for that we owe a huge debt of gratitude to you.

Thanks again for the words of encouragement during this difficult time. They mean so much to me and my teammates. Rest assured that we consider you, the fans, as part of our ''family.''